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TORONTO -- The Canadiens hit the ice at the Ford Performance Center on Friday, on the eve of Game 1 of their Qualifying Round series against Pittsburgh.

A newcomer was notably in the house, as Alexander Romanov joined his teammates for the first time following his mandatory quarantine upon arrival from Russia. He wore number 27 at practice.

Alex Belzile did not skate.

Here's a look at the day's lines and D pairings:

FORWARDS

Tatar - Danault - Gallagher
Drouin - Suzuki - Armia
Byron - Kotkaniemi - Lehkonen
Weise - Domi - Weal
Hudon - Evans - Poehling

DEFENSEMEN

Chiarot - Weber
Kulak - Petry
Ouellet - Mete
Fleury - Juulsen
Olofsson - Folin
Romanov

Carey Price, Cayden Primeau, Michael McNiven, and Charlie Lindgren also took part in practice.